Synonyms for

Fumbles

Verb / ˈfʌmbʌlz / Another word for fumbles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fumble means to handle something clumsily, often resulting in dropping or mishandling it.

Synonyms & similar words

flub grope bungle bollocks messup fluff louseup mishandle fuckup botchup bumble bollix muff bobble bollixup ballup foulup muckup fumble bodge screwup blow spoil botch blunder drop mishandle bungle botch blunder flub muddle mismanage falter stumble slip lose flop fudge fail mislay bungling misplace muff

Example sentences

  1. He fumbles with the keys and drops them on the floor.
  2. She fumbles while trying to tie her shoelaces.
  3. The quarterback fumbles the ball, and the other team recovers it.
  4. I always fumble when I try to juggle.
  5. The magician fumbles with the deck of cards, making it hard to follow the trick.

Quotes

  • Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
  • Mistakes are the portals of discovery.
  • The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

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